Respite Care in Cheyenne, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cheyenne, WY: the local picture

11,886

residents 65 or older (18% of Cheyenne)

65%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Laramie County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cheyenne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cheyenne live with someone: 65% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 4,524 Cheyenne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (38% in Laramie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Cheyenne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cheyenne compared with Laramie County and Wyoming

Census figure	Cheyenne	Laramie County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.0%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.0%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,813	$61,517	—

Older residents in towns around Cheyenne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fox Farm-College, WY	1.3 mi	381	55%
South Greeley, WY	2.6 mi	530	53%
Warren AFB, WY	3.9 mi	0	—
Ranchettes, WY	6.3 mi	1,653	32%
Wellington, CO	32 mi	964	33%
Eaton, CO	42 mi	835	30%

Hospices serving Cheyenne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	1.1 mi	(307) 634-5970
Nobel Care Hospice Inc	Cheyenne, WY	1.1 mi	(307) 202-5295
Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center	Cheyenne, WY	3.8 mi	(307) 633-7016
Eden Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	3.8 mi	(307) 400-5200
Hospice Of Laramie	Laramie, WY	57 mi	(307) 745-9254

Nursing homes near Cheyenne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center	Cheyenne, WY	0.8 mi	1 of 5	105	(307) 634-7986
Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness	Cheyenne, WY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	146	(307) 634-7901
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne	Cheyenne, WY	2.6 mi	5 of 5	160	(307) 778-8997

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheyenne. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Cheyenne

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,068 monthly median income of Cheyenne households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Cheyenne: common questions

Which hospices serve Cheyenne?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Cheyenne ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Nobel Care Hospice Inc, Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center.

How much does respite care cost in Cheyenne?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,068 monthly median income of Cheyenne households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Cheyenne. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Wyoming.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Cheyenne, WY